Anti-masking magnetic contacts – Centra Security Services

Posted on June 19, 2015 (July 3, 2019) by Centra Security Services

Every security professional knows how Reed-based magnetic contacts are vulnerable to magnetic tampering.

The main issue is that Reed switches react not only to the presence of the contact’s corresponding magnet, but also to magnetic fields that come from any other direction. Therefore it is quite easy to mask the absence of the corresponding magnet by simply applying an external magnet when opening the door or window, without triggering any alarms. Where higher security is required, the only solution so far was to install “triple balanced” magnetic contacts. However, this poses serious issues in many cases because of cost and size constraints.TSEC has solved the issue working on the crux of the matter: by removing Reed switches from magnetic contacts.

Magnasphere®

Magnasphere® technology, at the heart of every CLIC sensor, offers a level of protection comparable to traditional high-security contacts, even in the smallest flush-mount models.

CLH-200 Surface Mount Magnetic Contacts
CLH-200 contacts offer the security afforded by Magnasphere® technology in a robust anodized aluminium case. The modular cable- exit system allows the contact to be completed with a stainless steel reinforced armor (optional, art. CLH-2G10) or any other sheath with 8mm ID. It can be easily installed in-line or right-angled without any extra mounting plates. For larger operating gaps, add the accessory magnet art. CLH-2XT. Fully potted for indoor or outdoor installations.

CLH-200-M
CLH-200-M contacts offer the security afforded by Magnasphere® technology in a robust anodized aluminium case. The modular cable- exit system allows the contact to be completed with a stainless steel reinforced armor (optional, art. CLH-2G10) or any other sheath with 8mm ID. It can be easily installed in-line or right-angled without any extra mounting plates. For larger operating gaps, add the accessory magnet art. CLH-2XT. Quality screw terminals enable reliable yet quick installations.

CLH-L2C
CLH-L2 models offer the highest security available on the market today, protecting from attacks that come both from the inside or the outside of the controlled perimeter. In fact, while traditional triple-balanced contacts can be disabled from the inside by inserting simple magnetic blades between the sensor and the magnet, Magnasphere® L2 models are the only passive magnetic contacts that can protect from insider attacks. CLH-L2C models offer the highest security in a compact, flush- mount case that can be installed with a simple 25mm iron drill bit on any door or window

CLR-TW-4C + CLR-BL
TSEC’s exclusive, CLIC R-series contacts feature best in class engineering, build and security properties in a small yet rugged flush mount case.

CLS-TW
CLIC S-series contacts are suitable for surface mounting on any door or window and in every environmental condition. Built with sturdy ABS cases and fully potted, together with the high security of the Magnasphere® technology, S-series CLICs are versatile devices with applications in both residential and commercial markets.

Magnasphere®

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